Apple TV+’s new TV show release Foundation offers everything sci-fi lovers can ask for. Based on Isaac Asimov’s series of stories, this TV show has lots of different characters and an exciting plot. The first season was released on 24 September 2021 and the second seasons of the TV show is already approved. If the popularity of the show continues, it will probably have more seasons. With so much popularity, let’s check 6 facts about Foundation. You will be surprised with some of these facts about Foundation.
1. TV Show Is Adapted from a Stories
The Foundation TV show on Apple TV+ is actually adapted from a book. This TV show is based on Foundation stories by Isaac Asimov. Since Isaac Asimov is one of the most important figures in the sci-fi novel industry, our expectations are high. And the first season of the TV show manages to meet these high expectations. The story will further unfold as season 2 is approved.
2. 8 Seasons Are Planned
If everything works outs fine (or as we should say if the show becomes a hit), the entire series will be 8 seasons. Each season will have 10 episodes and each episode will be 1 hour. So, the entire show will be 80 hours. So, this will be a complete experience for the sci-fi lovers. Additionally, the details of the stories will be better reflected with this much episodes. Still, this is only a plan and only time will show what will happen.
3. Malta Will Be One of The Shooting Locations
Like most of the historical and sci-fi TV shows, Foundation will be shot in various places. For the first season, Malta is selected as one of these locations. Of course, there will be studio shots and shots in other places.
4. Famous Cast
The cast of the TV show has some of the well-known and popular names. First, the show will have Jared Harris. We know Jared Harris from Chernobyl, The Crown, The Terror and many other TV shows. Also, Lee Pace will be in the cast. Lee Pace is known for his role in Guardians of the Galaxy and The Hobbit. Other actors and actresses in the cast are Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Sasha Behar, Lauran Birn and many others.
5. This Is The Sixth Attempt to Tell This Story
Before this TV show, five different versions of the story were released as movies. However, none of the previous versions were as successful as the TV show. Of course, the budget allocated by Apple TV+ to this project plays a huge role on the success of the show. Also, the casting makes the key difference for the success.
6. Emotions Are Highlighted
When the TV show is compared with the book, there are certain differences. The book aims to provide an idea and philosophy rather than dealing with emotions. However, the TV show focuses on emotions and the characters. Since this is an adaptation, it is normal to have slight differences. Yet, the TV show follows the plot and main storyline.
